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Port Walthall Junction
Civil War Virginia American Civil War
May 6-7, 1864
In conjunction with the opening of Grant's Overland Campaign, Major General Benjamin Butler's Army of the James, 33,000 strong, disembarked from transports at Bermuda Hundred on May 5, threatening the Richmond-Petersburg Railroad.
On May 6, Hagood's brigade stopped initial Federal probes at Port Walthall Junction.
On May 7, a Union division drove Hagood's and Johnson's brigades from the depot and cut the railroad at Port Walthall Junction.
Confederate defenders retired behind Swift Run Creek and awaited reinforcements.
Result(s): Union victory
Location: Chesterfield County
Campaign: Bermuda Hundred Campaign (May-June 1864) next battle in campaign Campaigns
Date(s): May 6-7, 1864
Principal Commanders: Major General Benjamin Butler [US]; Brigadier General Johnson Hagood [CS]
Forces Engaged: Divisions
Estimated Casualties: 550 total
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